Commercial Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Servic e

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, is seeking a certified vendor to provide commercial fire and smoke damper inspection services. The selected vendor will be required to perform these inspections in accordance with NFPA Life Safety Code and Joint Commission standards, and provide a detailed report with a photo log at the conclusion of the work. The contract will be for an initial 5-year term with an optional 1 additional 5-year renewal. Responses to the Request for Response (RFR) are due by June 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM, and no bidder's conference will be held, though on-site walk-throughs can be arranged. Pricing must be provided for the initial inspection, and any additional inspections or work deemed necessary during the contract term will be proposed by the vendor for review and acceptance by the Soldiers' Home.

This is an open and competitive procurement governed by Massachusetts General Laws. The Commonwealth's Affirmative Market Program applies, requiring outreach and use of certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. Federal funds will not be used for this contract. Vendors must participate in the Commonwealth's Electronic Funds Transfer and Prompt Payment Discount programs. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder, with Life Safety Services selected as the awardee. No additional details on the award value or budget range were provided in the materials.